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CIMBA offers semester and summer programs in Italy for undergraduate students. Courses are available in business, economics, journalism, communication studies, beginning Italian and engineering. Students and faculty are drawn primarily from Consortium of Universities for International Studies (CUIS) member schools; the membership includes more than 30 U.S. public universities.

In addition to coursework, students on the CIMBA program gain meaningful, international experience through interaction with the local culture, visits to area business and travel opportunities that built in to the program. Some of the additional activities that students will have the opportunity to participate in are: formal dinners, intermural sports, pizza and pasta making, excursions to nearby towns and much more.

The University of Iowa is the credit-granting institution for CIMBA, so students receive UI credit for courses completed as part of this program.

Academic Program

Semester participants can take 12-18 credits and Summer Session students receive 6 credits. Courses are taught in English and emphasize current international events. Program professors, selected from the Consortium’s member universities, are recognized for their experience and excellence in teaching, research and executive education. For a list of the courses offered, click here.

For More Information

The CIMBA undergraduate campus is located in a quaint Italian town, Paderno del Grappa.

Paderno is located at the foot of the Dolomite Mountains in the northern Veneto region of Italy. The Veneto is known around the world for it’s entrepreneurial spirit, making it the perfect place to study business and communications. With only 5 million inhabitants, the region boasts more than 450,000 companies, most of which are small and medium-sized; these companies account for nearly 20 percent of Italian exports. The campus offers students the cultural experience of living in a small Italian community while providing access to the celebrated art and historical treasures of the Veneto region. Paderno is also just 50 miles North-West of Venice, making for an easy day-trip to one of the most famous cities in all of Italy.

Living Arrangements

The CIMBA program is located on the campus of the Istituto Filipin, a private Italian boarding school. The program offers a full-service campus complete with dorms, cafeteria, workout facilities, library, computer lab, on-campus nurse, laundry and much more! The dorms are only a 2-minute walk from all of your classes.

Eligibility

Participants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at home institution. They also must have sophomore status and/or have completed the required prerequisites. In addition, participants must have a valid passport and non-US citizens must have an Italian visa.

The CIMBA program offers both need and merit based financial awards for qualifying students. Program costs are based on projected Euro exchange rate and are subject to change. Airfare, travel in Europe, and personal expenses are not included in the program cost. A study abroad fee of $400 is charged on the U-bill of University of Iowa students registered for this study abroad program. Other universities may also charge a study abroad fee, so students should check with their home institutions.

To see the program web page for details about program cost click here.

How to Apply

To apply, visit CIMBAItaly.com. Students are encouraged to apply by the program’s preferred date; however, applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis. Regularly enrolled degree-seeking University of Iowa students must have their CIMBA applications signed by the Italy advisor in the Office for Study Abroad prior to submitting the application to CIMBA. Please call 319-335-0353 to set up an appointment. The application can be found on the CIMBA website. Students not regularly enrolled at the University of Iowa should visit the CIMBA website for application instructions.